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Everyone has a guilty pleasure. Some people swoon for chocolate, others could play video games for hours, still others love corny '80s power ballads. And if you ask most folks, they would admit to at least a small secret obsession with reality television.

Nowadays, almost every channel boasts psychic mediums, big losers and eligible singles looking for love. If there's a topic of interest, there's a correlating reality TV show — and beer is no exception.

Perhaps the first and most memorable beer TV program was "Brew Masters," which chronicled Sam Calagione's adventures in finding new and interesting recipes for Dogfish Head, his Delaware brewery. "Brew Masters" lasted just one season before being pulled from the air. Last September brought the premiere of "Brew Dogs" on the Esquire channel, a show that follows two UK brewers as they explore the American craft beer scene.

Most recently, I found a show that really caught my attention. The History Channel's "Dark Horse Nation" documents the adventures of the brewers from Dark Horse Brewery, a familiar name here in Sioux Falls at your local brewpub or liquor store.

I watched two episodes. "Bacon Beer" chronicles the brewers' preparations for their annual beer release/Christmas party, and "Ice Kart Truckers" features a beer competition and a winter go-kart race. Both episodes had definite highs and lows.

The first thing I noticed (and loved) about this show is the true innovation of the brewers. They try some truly crazy recipes, including — you guessed it — bacon beer. I loved that the brewing process was explored and explained (if briefly), and it was definitely entertaining to see the guys of Dark Horse throwing real bacon into the brew kettles. I also liked seeing the perspectives of several of the geniuses of this brewery. They each have their own style, talents and flair. Also, it should be mentioned that these guys have a whole lot of fun. It seems that they're always celebrating their love for the craft of beer.

There were also a few things I didn't care for. The show is certainly not for the easily offended. There is a fair amount of suggestive language and plenty of "bleeps." Definitely not something to watch with the whole family. Also, I wish there would have been more coverage of the actual brewing process as opposed to the emphasis on the brewery's other goings-on (parties, go-kart racing, etc). But the show was designed to appeal to a young, beer-drinking demographic, so I can understand the draw of balancing brewing with extra curricular fun.

I'm not sure if this show will last more than one season, but I'm definitely going to watch a few more episodes. I'm incredibly curious to see what the guys will throw into their next batch of beer. And if I catch a party or a race in the process, well, that's OK, too.